Tag: MALHEUR COUNTY AGRICULTURE

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Malheur County declares drought emergency, expecting ‘severe economic damage’

Ranchers and farmers are bracing for an upcoming growing and harvest season haunted by the specter of drought. (The Enterprise/FILE) VALE – Malheur County is forecasting “widespread and severe economic damage” because of the area’s drought conditions, according to a county declaration of emergency. The Malheur County Court approved the[Read More…]

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As western drought lingers, low reservoir levels locally may mean tough planting and growing season ahead

A section of the Malheur siphon funnels water from the Owyhee Dam to nearby irrigation canals in and around Vale. A lingering drought combined with meager snowfall could impact the region’s agriculture industry. (The Enterprise/FILE) VALE – Mother Nature’s water storage bank account is nearly drained. If nothing changes between[Read More…]

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